A Single Silk Scarf

This piece was inspired by a true event, may you forever rest in peace.

The scarf sways in the wind, a single reminder drifting off to the clouds above. The silky fabric flaps against her pale skin, blending with the colours of the setting sun, as it is carried higher by her graceful white wings Her hair still set in curls The rose still placed behind her ear The scarf still tied around her neck Hiding the purple bruises The wind catches her newly found wings and she is off No longer bound to the ground by invisible chains Off towards her new home in the clouds Where she will live in peace Away from the whispers in the school hall Away from the lying, cheating, betraying world below To a place where she can live without fear of what tomorrow will bring Out of the shadow of her self Where her secrets can be her own and a single scarf is nothing more than warmth But as we watch the silk drift farther and farther up towards the blinding castle in the sky We know it will always represent so much more That the bruises on her neck weren’t caused by any hands but her own And whenever we see a scarf we will always think back to the life that was ended much too young And we will remember every breath she took And most of all We will miss her

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That poem was just soo sad but it's very inspiring, touching and it moved me. I think your work is amazing and I can't wait 'till the day when you are famous.. Make sure to continue what you are doing because you are soo talented and I am just so in love with all your work. Everytime I read one of your stories, I am just so proud of you and love you soo much! Your talent will bring you places and you will make millions I'm sure one day! :P Keep up the good work Kenzer, love youuuuuu xoxoxoxoxoxo... (more »)

Thanks for such an amazing comment :) Its very inspiring to hear such praise for something that i wrote!!! i hope that one day i am famous...that is one of my biggest goals, to finally have my writing published would be truly amazing!

michelle xo <3 :)replied...Jul. 24, 2011 at 7:24 pm

No problem Kenz! You are just such a greattt Writer/Illustrater/Cousin! I loved ALL of your other stories as well and cannot wait to see you this weekend girl! I love you xoxo :) <3

Thankksss a lottt :) i really do hope that lots and lots of people can read this and that this story didn't have to be based on a true story...and anyone who has ever done anything can just realize that its stupid and move on with their own life rather than tormenting others

radar7replied...Jul. 24, 2011 at 9:58 am

agreed, some people in this world bully because of what happens at home but sometime not. but even if stuff happens at home, there should be like a website or something that teens(bullies) can trust and rely on it. people who are being bullied have a help line, why shouldn't the bullies have one. dont get me wrong, I wish that there was no reason for the stuff they do. the ones who get bullied tell who is bullying them and then the bully gets yelled at and yelling is never the answer. lol look a... (more »)